Letter: Gay rights controversy just divides Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America recently debated the controversial topic of their gay rights policy.

Because of the outcome, this organization dedicated to young men has been perceived negatively. But what does this new resolution say? From the scouting website: “No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.”

But what does this resolution mean?

A boy who has met the requirements for Eagle Scout should not be denied the rank based on his “sexual orientation.” OK, got it. However, this should have been the case with or without this statement.

Therefore, scouting’s leaders — and boys alike — should not discriminate against anyone, no matter their beliefs.

Don’t get me wrong. I do not agree with the homosexual agenda. However, I do believe in the opportunity of any boy to advance to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Since this new law policy has been in effect, pretty much nothing has changed, except the world’s perception of the Boy Scouts.

The media’s inflammatory coverage of this agenda has only skewed the perception of what the vote on the policy was actually about. In my troop, the controversy only hurt scouting families by causing division.